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As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation is focused on the myriad of factors which make our city unique and successful. With an emphasis on strengthening this region's competitiveness in the global economy, the Foundation works with many partners to publish cutting edge research, hold public forums, and convene task forces of experts and stakeholders to create action agendas for real change.

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Tenants and landlords both give Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program good marks, but administrative hurdles pose challenges

New research from MassINC Polling Group and a coalition of nonprofit and civic partners finds that the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) is making a difference for tenants and landlords in the Commonwealth. Still, both groups say there are opportunities for improvements that can help MRVP address housing affordability and availability.

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TBF in the Media

In the Media

TBF meets the moment with Safety Net Grants special round

MassNonprofit News shares TBF's announcement of $2.625 million in grants to 77 organizations through a special round of the Foundation’s Safety Net Grants program. Originally intended to distribute $2 million, it was expanded with extra support and commitments from TBF’s donors.

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In the Media

150 Most Influential Bostonians 2025

Boston Magazine names the 150 Most Influential Bostonians of 2025 featuring TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton in the fifth spot, Executive Director of the Asian Community Fund at TBF Danielle Kim, four members of TBF's Board of Directors, and dozens of TBF partners.

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TBF News: Winter 2025

Our Winter newsletter explores the many dimensions of our work in Child Well-Being, which spans issues from maternal health partnerships to early education and care - and ranges in scope from grantmaking for startup ventures to robust advocacy for maternal health and child care funding.

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